Georgia Tech has lost five straight games, and the team's 18–year bowl streak appears to be in jeopardy. The Yellow Jackets defense has surrendered 178.4 yards per game to opponents, which is the second-worst in the ACC conference.

The Georgia Tech defense will have its hands full stopping Dalvin Cook, who ranks fifth in the nation with 955 rushing yards, as Florida State looks to keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive. Quarterback Everett Golson has completed 67.2 percent of his passes on the year for 1,449 yards.